2008 Triumph Rocket III 2.3L Petrol · WA08 TAV
2008 Triumph Rocket III (2.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 18,281 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH ROCKET III
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA08 TAV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 18,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA08 TAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Triumph Rocket Iii (WA08 TAV) between February 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))”; “Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)”; “Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)”.
WA08 TAV Mileage History
- 16/02/20125,859 mi
- 16/02/20125,859 mi
- 08/02/20136,550 mi+691 mi
- 08/02/20136,550 mi
- 26/02/20146,859 mi+309 mi
- 26/02/20146,859 mi
- 03/03/20157,397 mi+538 mi
- 11/02/20160 mi-7,397 mi
- 11/02/20160 mi
- 23/11/20169,110 mi+9,110 mi
- 22/11/20179,313 mi+203 mi
- 12/07/20189,314 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/20192,943 mi-6,371 mi
- 08/06/20204,897 mi+1,954 mi
- 08/06/20204,897 mi
- 07/06/20218,200 mi+3,303 mi
- 31/05/202211,731 mi+3,531 mi
- 19/05/202315,273 mi+3,542 mi
- 13/08/202416,864 mi+1,591 mi
- 10/02/202516,872 mi+8 mi
- 04/03/202618,281 mi+1,409 mi
Average of roughly 884 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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